6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 11
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
General
CAUTION
Turbine pumps are shipped with a shaft bolt
installed in the suction bell to protect the
pump from damaging shaft movement
during transit. It is imperative that the
retaining bolt be removed, and grease
added to the lower bearing cavity (if not
already packed). Install the suction bell plug
prior to pump installation. Failure to follow
these instructions will result in serious
damage to the pump. Read and heed all
warning tags and labels.
Prior to assembly and/or installation, the
pump and loose parts are to be inspected
for completeness, correctness and
cleanliness. During this inspection, all parts
are to be thoroughly cleaned and any burrs
removed by filing. The pump bowl assembly,
including the line shaft coupling, is normally
shipped completely assembled. Both the
suction and discharge openings should be
inspected for damage and for foreign
materials. Rotate the shaft by hand, and
move in and out to check for end play. Place
all parts in an orderly arrangement for
convenient assembly.
WARNING
Extreme caution is to be exercised when
hoisting components with open lifting lugs.
Precautions should be taken to prevent
hoisting slings from coming out of the lugs.
WARNING
Never attempt to mount the driver on the
discharge head prior to installation of the
pump.
WARNING
Never attempt to hoist the entire pump by
the driver lifting lugs or eyes. These lifting
points are designed only to hoist the weight
of the driver, not other attached
components.
IMPORTANT
All shafting has been pre-straightened to a
tolerance of 0.005" in 10 feet prior to leaving
the factory or assembly plant. Care in
handling must be taken to insure that the
shafting is not bent prior to and during
installation.
Foundation
A foundation must be supplied consisting of
any material that will provide a permanent,
rigid support. This support is to be of
sufficient size and depth to fully carry the
weight of the pump (full of water) and rigid
enough to prevent vibration.
Anchor bolts are to be supplied and set in
place by the installing contractor. Anchor
bolts of appropriate size, length and
configuration are required to adequately
secure the discharge head/pedestal to the
foundation.
When the pump is to be mounted over a pit
on structural steel framing, it should be
located as close to the main structure or wall
as possible. Cross members are to be used
to prevent distortion and vibration of
structural mounting frame.
Well and Pit Inspection
Prior to installation and start-up, the well or
pit must be cleaned of all loose material and
debris. Both the suction and discharge
openings should be inspected for damage
and for foreign materials.
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